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New builds in Cortez required to be ready for solar energy and electric vehicles

City Council approve fire safety, ventilation updates and City Council new building codes

June 11, 2026

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Earthship construction in McElmo Canyon invites volunteers

Ancient Echoes seeks help constructing bathhouse out of trashed or recycled materials

June 4, 2026

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Judge hears oral arguments in Dollar General civil case

Attorneys argued before Chief Judge Todd Plewe, who said he would issue a written ruling later

May 23, 2026

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Second homes prove tricky issue for Durango officials

City’s 12% vacancy rate lower than mountain resort towns, but housing concerns persist

April 3, 2026

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Durango’s ‘crown jewel’ Animas River Trail is 50 years in the making

City still negotiating connection to Three Springs

April 3, 2026

CDOT starts new culvert replacement project between Cortez and Mancos

The project started Monday

March 17, 2026

Durango City Council shows unanimous support for electric fencing, bear mats

Proposed rules include $50 fee, safety and placement standards

February 10, 2026

Underground parking nixed from plans for Durango’s new police station

Site of existing city hall and DPD headquarters are ‘feasible’ alternatives

February 5, 2026

Durango to get new ‘nature-based’ hotel

Rebranded 47-room lodge aims to draw outdoor adventurers

January 7, 2026

Aging infrastructure, labor shortages delay Durango road projects

North College Drive rebuild goes over budget; County Road 250/251 paving to resume next year

December 14, 2025

Can Durango build a city hall and police station by October 2028? A firm says yes

Initial designs and cost estimates expected in February or March

December 4, 2025

CDOT to repair guardrails on U.S. 160 east of Cortez today

Traffic delays expected between Cortez and Mancos

July 29, 2025

Construction starts on new Head Start site near Durango Public Library

Building expected to open for child care in summer 2026

July 6, 2025

Coal Bank Pass rockfall, wall work planned through November

Drivers going between Durango and Silverton for fireworks should expect delays

July 4, 2025

Durango pursues $1.25 million land purchase for future affordable housing

Parcel suited for about 31 modular and traditionally built units

December 2, 2024

Next phase of Durango-La Plata County Airport terminal expansion underway

Construction expected to be complete in 2026

October 2, 2024

Road closure near Kemper to take place on Friday

The westbound lane will be closed nearly all day

August 9, 2024

Lane of traffic will be closed for construction near Mesa Elementary

The construction will take place over the course of the week

August 5, 2024

U.S. Highway 550 realignment opening is ‘on hold until further notice’

Completion of ‘Bridge to the Future’ in Grandview has no end in sight

July 4, 2024

Shoulder closure due to storm drainage work

The road north of Mesa Elementary will be closed

June 10, 2024

Lake Nighthorse construction to commence after Memorial Day weekend

Improved motorboat decontamination system to protect waters from invasive mussels

May 24, 2024

Durango airport breaks 2023 record in first quarter of 2024

Number of enplaned passengers is up 15% compared to last year

May 17, 2024

Durango considers higher fees for developers who opt out of affordable housing requirement

Changes to Fair Share program aim to increase supply

May 14, 2024

Colorado lawmakers reject push to prevent local short-term rental rules from applying to backcountry huts and cabins

Senate Bill 213, which was connected to the wealthy owner of a backcountry property outside Crested Butte, drew the ire…

May 6, 2024